Day of surgery Flashcards
what happens day of surgery
final teaching, assessment, and communication
documentation and chart check
baseline vital signs
proper skin prep per policy
surgical sit ID and marked by surgeon
what must pt be wearing b/f surgery
hospital gown with no underclothes
ID/allergy band
hearing aids if worn
no cosmetics, polish/artificial nails, dentures,, prosthetics, contacts, glasses or jewelery
benzodiazepines given
midazolam
for sedation/amnesia
anticholinergics given
scopolamine patch, nausea
anticholinergics for secretions
opioids given for
pain
antiemetics given for
post op n/v
what other meds are given
the pts normal meds
when are antibiotics given
30-60 minutes b/f incision
how is pt transported to OR
stretcher/gurney/cart with rail up
wheelchair
walk
when is SBAR given
bedside nurse gives SBAR to surgical team
what does the nurse do with the caregiver when the pt is going to surgery
escort to waiting room
